Pet insurance providers would have to provide more information about what level of care is covered by their insurance plans.

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August 25, 2010

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Dr. Katie True greets Pueblo, an 11-year-old retired guide dog at Midtown Animal Hospital. Pueblo's owner, Elaine Quartaroli, who raises guide dogs, says she has researched pet insurance for her two dogs but found it to be too expensive.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif.

Man's best friends could enjoy greater health care protections under a bill approved Tuesday by the California Assembly.

Companies that insure veterinary care for cats, dogs and other animal companions would have to provide more information about what level of care is covered by their insurance plans.